Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim Smxtmp

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What is this drug for?

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Co-trimoxazole (abbreviated SXT, TMP-SMX, TMP-SMZ or TMP-sulfa) is a sulfonamide antibacterial combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, in the ratio of 1 to 5, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections.

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what is the drug for

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went to doctor yesterday she had put me on sulfameth / trimethoptim 800mg take twice a day for 7 days but didn't tell me why ty so much if u can help me please get back with me asap thank you

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Sandy - are you currently fighting an infection? That is usually why this medication is prescribed. It's an antibiotic for treating bacterial infections. Hope this helps!

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I discovered that my wife is taking SMX/TMP Septrads, I was wondering why she is taking it.

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would this medicine also be used for strep throat ?

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